About the College

Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is a Christ-centred learning community established by the
Sisters of Mercy in 1889. Founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, faithful to its Mercy tradition,
OLMC is a Catholic independent girls’ school committed to excellence in education, respect
for the dignity of each individual and the development of a strong sense of justice and social
responsibility. The OLMC motto – Sub Tuum Praesidium – taken from a third century
hymn, places the school community under the protection of Mary, Mother of God.

Life at the College

The spirit of the OLMC community is truly manifest at the College. On any given day there will
be a cake stall, a playground concert, a teacher versus student sporting match, a creative
fundraiser or some exciting event generally organised by students. The corridors and classrooms
are undeniably infused with passion and enthusiasm for each other and the Mercy cause. It is
this spirit which sets OLMC apart.

Learning

A Mercy Education provides innovative learning and teaching that is contemporary, dynamic and challenging.
Mercy Girls are empowered and equipped to be critical, creative and reflective thinkers through
an Education which is committed to excellence and enables every student to achieve her potential
by developing her unique gifts and talents.

Enrolment

Our Vision is to provide a contemporary Mercy education that empowers young women to lead with
courage and act justly, making a difference in whatever sphere of life they choose to move,
in the spirit of Catherine McAuley.